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LG12 SZN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,833 mi
Last recorded22,833 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 SZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,833 miles

Nearside doors and sill damaged

Offside Rear outer light lens is damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,000 miles

Both console bushes are starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,207 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Rear outer light unit damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2024 21,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Rear outer light unit damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 16,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,415 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 11,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 9,521 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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LG12 SZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 SZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 SZN registered?

LG12 SZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is LG12 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 SZN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG12 SZN have outstanding finance?

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